
10/14/2022
Patricia Cornwell's Storm Story -
Patricia Cornwell's Storm Story -
Patricia shares a harrowing memory of watching Ida flood waters approach her home. Fortunately, the experience helped her connect with a warm and caring comm...
NJDEP protects NJ's air, land and water and manages the state's natural lands, wildlife and parks.
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Patricia Cornwell's Storm Story -
Patricia shares a harrowing memory of watching Ida flood waters approach her home. Fortunately, the experience helped her connect with a warm and caring comm...
Join us for two virtual engagement sessions to discuss the Inland Flood Protection Rule.
The rule ensures that at risk areas are better defined and that development is designed and constructed using the best available climate-informed precipitation data: https://dep.nj.gov/inland-flood-protection-rule/
We hope for the best, but with heavy rains and big storm surges, has to prep for the worst.
Share the highest flood waters you’ve seen on social with or at http://www.risingtogethernj.org
As we continue to experience the impacts of climate change, coastal flooding and erosion we endured during the remnants of Tropical Storm Ian will increase.
Learn more about what is doing to mitigate and adapt to climate change: https://www.nj.gov/dep/climatechange/
🍁🍂 Friday Fall Foliage Update - October 14 🍁🍂
In partnership with the City of Trenton, we will ensure clean and safe drinking water for the residents that depend on Trenton Water Works.
Together, we will safeguard our residents and return water system quality to the level our communities deserve: https://bit.ly/3rQ8sFh
City of Trenton NJ - City Hall Ewing Township Hamilton Township Township of Lawrence, NJ Hopewell Township - Mercer County, Government
🥳Congratulations to the 2022 Recycling Award winners!
👏We applaud you all for promoting recycling and educating your communities about the importance of diverting waste to better protect our natural resources!
For more info on the winners, check out: https://nj.gov/dep/newsrel/2022/22_0040.htm
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🗓️Deadline: Oct. 24
👉Eight categories
👀Check it out: https://nj.gov/dep/awards/
🗓️DEP's Stormwater Utility (SWU) Technical Assistance Grant applications have been extended to Nov. 1
📢Municipalities, Counties, utilities and other local nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply
👀Check it out: https://bit.ly/3BKYECy
👀Do you know someone that has gone above and beyond in clean air, watershed management and water resources or environmental justice?
🏆Nominate them for a GEEA Award!
✍️To nominate someone or to see the other nomination categories go to: https://nj.gov/dep/awards/
Photos from NJDEP Air Quality, Energy and Sustainability's post
🍁🍂 Friday Fall Foliage Update - October 7 🍁🍂
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🗓️Deadline: Nov. 1
👉Eligible: Municipalities, Counties, utilities and local nonprofit orgs
👀Check it out: https://bit.ly/3BKYECy
If you have reusable bags piling up as a result of home delivery of groceries, please consider donating them to your local food pantry/food bank. These organizations are eagerly accepting donations of reusable bags, which they then use to distribute food to those in need.
While dropping off your reusable bags, please donate any unspoiled, healthy excess food from your household to the food pantry/food bank. Learn more about reuse and recycling at recycle.nj.gov.
Photos from NJDEP’s Water Resource Management's post
Sandy flood waters were high.
If a similar storm hit 50 years from now, they’ll be higher, due to sea-level rise.
Prepping for higher waters?
Tell us on social with or at http://www.risingtogethernj.org
👉Help improve water quality and mitigate the impacts of flooding caused by climate change.
✍️Apply for a Stormwater Utility Technical Assistance Grant!
📋Who is eligible?
🫵Municipalities, Counties, utilities and local nonprofit orgs.
✅Check it out: https://bit.ly/3BKYECy
It's a good day as NJ TRANSIT introduces its first battery electric bus!
By transitioning to a clean bus fleet, NJ TRANSIT will improve local air quality in our communities while reducing the emissions that fuel climate change.
NJDEP Air Quality, Energy and Sustainability City of Camden Government Donald Norcross
Check out our revamped website: https://dep.nj.gov/ej/
✅Sign up for our biweekly EJ newsletter
✅Interact with our EJMAP tool
✅Learn about our EJ initiatives
✅Find out about our next EJ community engagement session, how you can get involved and more!
Photos from City of Trenton NJ - City Hall's post
📢It's that time of year again
🏆DEP is accepting nominations for the 23rd Annual Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards
's premier environmental award, winners in 8 categories will be recognized this December
✅To nominate someone go to: https://www.nj.gov/dep/awards/
Ida surprised many New Jersey communities that had not experienced severe flooding before.
Do you have an Ida story to share?
We want to hear about it on social media: Tag your stories with or at send them to us at: http://www.risingtogethernj.org
Shawn LaTourette Jacques Cousteau NERR
🗓️Don't forget, the deadline has been extended to Nov 1, 2022 for the Stormwater Utility (SWU) Technical Assistance Grants.
$2 million are available to provide individualized services to conduct comprehensive feasibility studies for forming SWUs!
Check it out: https://bit.ly/3BKYECy
Good morning from IBSP....
Monday, October 3rd.
Air temp: 55 degrees
Water temp: 68 degrees
Winds: NE 31+ m.p.h.
High tide: 2:28 p.m.
Low tide: 8:15 a.m.
Please be advised that due to continued severe weather conditions Mobile Sport Fishing Vehicle (MSFV) access to the beach will remain closed through today.
We will reevaluate conditions in the morning..
Please be careful driving
Another rainy day!
More effects continue today from the remnants of Ian. Expect, coastal flooding, windy conditions inland and on the ocean waters, and a couple more inches of rainfall through Tuesday, with highest amounts further south, are all expected.
Photos from AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassadors Program's post
Financing programs have played a critical role in assisting local government units with sewer and water system construction for over 140 years in New Jersey. Two key state laws, the 1876 Water Act and 1882 Sewer Act, provided mechanisms for funding that greatly accelerated needed construction in a number of cities. Today, the DEP and the NJ Water Bank continue this important work by providing low interest financing for a wide variety of projects that improve water quality. (Photo credit: Construction of Camden’s Line Ditch circa 1907. Photograph by F.W. Atwood. Camden County Historical Society, Item No. 5017.)
Photos from NJDEP’s Water Resource Management's post
It’s Protect the Source week! The NJ Watershed Ambassadors Program highlights our 3 part-time Source Water Protection Ambassadors. The Source Water Protection Ambassadors serve from September – May each year, conducting education and stewardship projects that relate to sources of drinking water.
This year the Source Water Protection Ambassadors are being trained to provide education focused on Water Champions, water audit programs and to enhance conservation messaging as we are in Drought Watch. They will also focus on Lead Education and teaching homeowners about lead service line identification in their homes.
If you are interested in partnering with one of our SWP Ambassadors to organize a stewardship event or presentation you can contact them using the information below:
North Jersey - Laney D.
[email protected]
Central Jersey - Kayley T.
[email protected]
South Jersey - Nicole B.
[email protected]
AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassadors Program U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
AmeriCorps
You can now enjoy and protect our environment when visiting certain state parks!
⚡️Two EV charging stations are now in place at Round Valley Reservoir, with additional charging stations coming soon to:
🌿Liberty State Park
🌿Cheesequake State Park
🌿High Point State Park
🌿Wawayanda State Park
🌿Wharton State Forest-Batsto Village
Funded by New Jersey Board of Public UtilitiesNew Jersey Board of Public Utilities Electric Vehicle Tourism program which eliminates barriers to buying EVs by investing in EV infrastructure and reducing range anxiety.
For more info check out: https://www.nj.gov/dep/newsrel/2022/22_0038.htm
Visit New Jersey
🍁🍂 Friday Fall Foliage Update - September 30 🍁🍂
Please be reminded that due to the current drought conditions, low rainfall and heat that New Jersey experienced this summer, the speed at which leaves change and fall will vary at given locations.
*Disclaimer: Certain species of trees change colors and/or drop their leaves faster than others, such as ash, oak and sycamore trees. *
There will be an unusual fall foliage pattern throughout the fall, stay tuned!
Timeline photos
This is a bit misleading. Although we are showing a fossil oyster (Exogyra), the fossil we are highlighting is the tiny boreholes all over the surface. These were made by a boring sponge, Cliona cretacica. This specimen is the paratype from Gloucester Co.
What is a paratype? While not the holotype or the specimen that defines a species, scientists also designate other specimens as part of a 'type series' or paratypes to help illustrate a species.
🌧️Starting the weekend with some rain!
👀Be on the lookout for the remnants of with rains starting tonight and through Saturday morning.
There is a Coastal Flood Advisory for Cape May.
Additionally, some localized minor flooding is possible.
BIG NEWS State of New Jersey ‼
Governor Phil Murphy announced plans to install electric vehicle charging stations at six New Jersey State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites 🌲🙌
Two charging stations are in place and operational at Round Valley Reservoir (Hunterdon County). Other properties scheduled to receive two Level 2 charging stations include Cheesequake State Park (Middlesex), High Point State Park (Sussex), Wawayanda State Park (Sussex and Passaic), and Wharton State Forest - Batsto Village (Burlington).
“The availability of EV chargers at scenic and recreational destinations throughout the state encourages residents and out-of-state travelers to choose New Jersey to charge up and unwind at any of our many destination points, whether it’s a park, down the shore, or at a historic site,” Commissioner Shawn LaTourette said. “We’re pleased to offer this new amenity and are excited to see park visitors charge their vehicles while enjoying their day outdoors.”
The charging stations were made possible with funding assistance from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities as part of its Electric Vehicle Tourism grant program, which provides funding for chargers at tourist locations across the state.
Did you ever think creativity could help you get through a crisis like Sandy?
For Annie, it was the only way.
How have you found ways to keep your spirits up during a New Jersey flood?
Tell us on social media with or at http://www.risingtogethernj.org
Climate change doesn't just impact our environment, it also impacts public health.
Listen as Commissioner LaTourette discusses the impact it has on our wellbeing and what NJ is doing to adapt to our changing environment.
The latest on your gut microbiome and how to keep it healthy. Plus, climate change efforts underway in New Jersey with the DEP commissioner, and ROCKY: The Musical is here!
"It is unacceptable for any New Jersey community to be treated as a dumping ground, and the Murphy Administration stands with Camden in saying enough is enough."
Today, Commissioner LaTourette joined the City of Camden to announce the removal of illegally dumped soil from a Camden neighborhood.
City of Camden Government
With the passing of former Governor James Florio, New Jersey and the nation have lost a visionary champion for the protection of our environment and public health.
NATIONAL DRIVE ELECTRIC WEEK IS HERE! Don't miss out on your chance to browse some of NJ's most eligible EVs. Join us at the events listed above to ask questions, chat with EV owners, learn about the most up-to-date incentives, and walk away with some free goodies. Comment below if there is an EV you are really excited to see this year ⬇
Be sure to check driveelectricweek.org and dep.nj.gov/drivegreen/ride-and-drives for event details. See you there!
Follow on Instagram for event reminders.
🥳Next week is National !
✏️Sign up to join a roundtable discussion with the women leading NJ's EV policy.
Join them on Sept. 28 at 12:30 p.m. as they share their advice on careers in the growing field of clean energy: https://bit.ly/3S6HxRj
NJ Alliance for Action Water Infrastructure Event
Featuring presentations by Shawn M. LaTourette, Commissioner, NJDEP, George Rolon, COO Water, NJ I-Bank, and others!
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 @8:00 AM
https://bit.ly/3S3hARY
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You can now enjoy and protect our environment when visiting certain state parks! ⚡️Two EV charging stations are now in place at Round Valley Reservoir, with additional charging stations coming soon to: 🌿Liberty State Park 🌿Cheesequake State Park 🌿High Point State Park 🌿Wawayanda State Park 🌿Wharton State Forest-Batsto Village Funded by New Jersey Board of Public UtilitiesNew Jersey Board of Public Utilities Electric Vehicle Tourism program which eliminates barriers to buying EVs by investing in EV infrastructure and reducing range anxiety. For more info check out: https://www.nj.gov/dep/newsrel/2022/22_0038.htm Visit New Jersey #NewJersey #ElectricVehicles #ClimateChange
Did you ever think creativity could help you get through a crisis like Sandy? For Annie, it was the only way. How have you found ways to keep your spirits up during a New Jersey flood? Tell us on social media with #RisingTogetherNJ or at http://www.risingtogethernj.org @JCNERR #NewJersey #NJ #ClimateChange
When flooding affects one of us, it affects us all. Whether it happened near a river, creek or the coast, we want to hear your New Jersey flood story—on social media with #RisingTogetherNJ or at http://www.risingtogethernj.org JCNERR #ClimateChange #NewJersey #Flooding
We are honored to receive the Environmental Council of the States Innovation Award in the Water & Equity category for our video highlighting the Youth Inclusion Initiative! The program was built up to inspire the next generation of diverse environmental leaders by introducing them to water and air monitoring, data analytics, wildlife management and public lands and parks management. To learn more about the program, check out: https://bit.ly/3xGuXzP #NewJersey #Environment #EnvironmentalCareers #GreenJobs #NewarkNJ #ElizabaethNJ #CamdenNJ Rutgers University—Camden Groundwork Elizabeth Ironbound Community Corporation
ONE WEEK LEFT IN OUR HIRING BLITZ! If you want to join our team now is the time to apply! Click the link below to view our open positions. To apply got to: https://www.nj.gov/dep/jobs/#apply #NewJersey #EnvironmentalCareers
As we continue into #ClimateWeek today, Governor Murphy announced the human health supplement to New Jersey's Scientific Report on Climate Change. Just as climate change is impacting our landscape and economy, it also has adverse effects on public health:https://nj.gov/dep/climatechange/docs/nj-scientific-report-human-health-addendum.pdf #NewJersey
The day is finally here! DEP's FIRST EVER HIRING BLITZ! Click here to see our open positions: https://www.nj.gov/dep/jobs/#apply New Jersey Civil Service Commission #NewJersey #Employment
The wait is almost over ! DEP HIRING BLITZ 🤩 This Monday, September 12, more than 50 open positions all up for grabs! 📣Tell a friend to tell a friend! See you there! #newjersey #environmentalcareers
❓Curious about what a career at DEP looks like? 👀Take a look! 🗓️Don't forget, our hiring blitz is coming soon! Now is the time to join our team! #NewJersey #EnvironmentalCareers New Jersey Civil Service Commission
Join us live as we celebrate the groundbreaking of the East Newark Riverfront Park
Today, the DEP issued a statewide drought watch. We urge residents and businesses to conserve water as persistent dry and hot conditions continue to stress water supplies throughout the state. These measures can help avoid more serious and restrictive drought conditions. The most up-to-date information about the status of New Jersey’s water supplies can be found at https://dep.nj.gov/drought For more water conservation tips, go to: https://dep.nj.gov/conserve-water/ #EveryDropCounts #ConserveWater #WaterIsLife
Greetingsss from Ssspruce Run, Voorheesss, and Hacklebarney Ssstate Parksss! My name is Autumn and I am a corn sssnake who has been teaching park visitorsss about reptilesss for 17 yearsss! #WorldSnakeDay 🐍
New Jersey is home to many different species of jellyfish in both marine and freshwater systems. 🌊 Learn more about these Jersey jellies at bit.ly/NewJerseyJellyfish
As we close out #PrideMonth, take a moment to listen to the words of LGBTQIA+ allies across the state at this year's second annual #Pride flag raising ceremony at Liberty State Park. Happy Pride, New Jersey 🏳️🌈
BREAKING 📰: The NJDEP and New Jersey Department of Health teamed up to create the Healthy Community Planning NJ website to help local governments and the public better understand environmental threats to public health faced by their communities. 💻nj.gov/health/hcpnj 📜state.nj.us/dep/newsrel/2022/22_0623.htm
June's full moon a.k.a #StrawberryMoon will light up the sky this week, reaching peak illumination at 7:52 a.m. ET on June 14. The name was first used by the Algonquin Native American tribes in northeastern U.S. to mark strawberry harvesting season (not the moon's actual hue).
Learn more about New Jersey's participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) at our upcoming public webinar on June 9th at 6 p.m. 🌎 Register now & share with your community: zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIscOGgpzktEw6KRNWedDxwEmdmSCoLkX4 #NJClimate #ClimateAction
#WhatsUpCommissioner ❓ 📺 Check out the video below for an update from Commissioner Shawn LaTourette on what DEP accomplished in May, and what's on the horizon for June.
🏖️ IT'S OFFICIAL 🏖️ The #JerseyShore is ready for you! Commissioner Shawn LaTourette announced during the annual State of the Shore event in the City of Asbury Park that NJ beaches are in great shape for the summer. Just don't forget the sunscreen. 😎 New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium
New Jersey has invested millions in projects that reduce greenhouse gases. Learn how YOU can be a part of the State of New Jersey‘s coordinated effort to fight climate change by attending our public informational webinar about NJ's participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. 📅 When? Thursday, June 9 at 6 p.m. 💻 Where? Register now at zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIscOGgpzktEw6KRNWedDxwEmdmSCoLkX4 #NJClimate #ClimateAction #RGGI
🔵 Living the lake life 🔵 Lake mode: activated 🔵 Lake hair, don’t care. ✅ All of the above Time for your best photo captions, New Jersey, because DEP has officially kicked off summer lake season! 🌊 See you out on the water 🌊 #NJStateParks #MDW
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 🤝 State of New Jersey New Jersey has secured a $221 million #WIFIA loan to invest in 28 water infrastructure projects for over five million residents. Thank you to EPA Water's Radhika Fox and Moorestown Mayor Nicole Gillespie for joining us for this huge announcement today. ➡️ state.nj.us/dep/newsrel/2022/22_0520.htm #InfrastructureWeek #LeadWithInfrastructure
$10 million in Lakes Stormwater Management Grants is now available to help restore and protect publicly accessible lakes in New Jersey. 🌊 Learn more at nj.gov/dep/wlm/grants/lakestormwater.html
One of DEP’s most important jobs is protecting people and property from flood hazards. That’s why Governor Phil Murphy recently announced: ✅$50 million investment in the Blue Acres program for Ida-impacted communities ✅$10 million in community stormwater assistance grants 🏠 New Jersey’s Blue Acres program allows homeowners to sell flood-damaged or flood-prone homes at a market rate to the state, after which the home is demolished and the land preserved for open space, recreational purposes or permanent wetlands. 🏠 And the $50 million Blue Acres investment includes prioritizing the purchase of homes in Ida-impacted communities that are now uninhabitable because they were either destroyed or severely damaged by the storm. ➡️ To learn more about Blue Acres, visit: dep.nj.gov/blueacres
#WhatsUpCommissioner ❓ 📺 Check out the video below for an update from Commissioner @shawnlatur on what DEP accomplished during #EarthMonth, and what's on the horizon for May.
Register today to find out about the Natural Climate Solutions Grant Program! 🌎 DEP will host a webinar to introduce a new $15 Million opportunity to create, restore and enhance the State of New Jersey's natural carbon sinks 🌳 🌾 📅 When? 10 a.m. on May 19, 2022 ➡️nj.gov/dep/climatechange/mitigation/ncs-grant-register.html
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Mail Code: 501-04, 501 E State Street, PO Box 420New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
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32 East Front StreetNew Jersey Division of Elections
20 West State StreetNJ Department of Human Services
222 S Warren StNew Jersey State Council on the Arts
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401 E State Street, PO Box 420, Mail Code 401-04INew Jersey Historical Commission
225 W State StTrenton NJ Recovery Act Update
319 E State StN.J. Office of Diversity and Inclusion
240 W State Street